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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Drivers must have ‘right to charge’ in switch to EVs, says car industry body

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A successful transition to electric motoring is only possible with major infrastructure improvements which give drivers “the right to charge”, an industry body has warned.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes said the sector is “up for the challenge” of phasing out new petrol and diesel cars, but its efforts must be accompanied by huge investment in public chargers.

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